![]() The women throughout this story seem to attain and maintain power in one of three ways: Knowledge, lineage and sex. If Rowley loves Adelia for her talents and intellect, why do you think he wants to prevent his daughter from following her interests and pursuing her dreams? How do you think Rowley would behave if Allie were a boy? Why doesn’t Rowley ever stand in the way of Adelia’s passions or occupation? Or does he? Their daughter Allie has inherited both of these characteristics and put her own unique twist on them-she is quickly becoming a “doctor” to animals. ![]() Where does family fall in Adelia and Rowley’s list of priorities? Do you think this level of priority remains the same for both characters throughout the story? What experiences influence Adelia and Rowley’s perspectives on family and do they ever find a common ground?īoth Adelia and Rowley are defined by their sense of adventure and their quest for knowledge. Adelia’s loyalty as a doctor lies with patients. She also believes that she would “fail as a wife to an ambitious man.” What benefits do you feel Adelia forfeited by not marrying Rowley? Do you think King Henry II would have been less inclined to send Adelia into harm’s if she were a married woman? Why or why not?Īs the Bishop of Saint Albans, Rowley’s allegiance is to his King. We learn early on that Adelia has refused Rowley’s proposal because of her desire to be an independent woman. ![]()
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